Logistics Manager – Paw Paw Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Paw Paw (MI); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Pivot Group Network in Michigan is actively building a network of skilled Logistics Managers for Paw Paw-area manufacturers. This posting highlights opportunities to join a network that provides access to roles based on alignment with your experience, region, and career goals.

Qualified candidates typically bring 5+ years in logistics or supply chain within manufacturing, strong negotiation, ERP familiarity, and leadership capabilities to drive cost savings and compliance across warehousing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field.
• Five or more years of logistics or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Experience negotiating freight rates and managing carrier relationships.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with inventory and cost reporting.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a small team.
• Working knowledge of transportation management and warehouse management systems.
• Background in ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Bilingual communication skills for supplier and carrier contacts.
• APICS or similar supply chain certification.
• Experience with international shipping and customs compliance.
• Familiarity with lean or continuous improvement methods.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders, and third party logistics providers.
• Track inventory levels and reconcile discrepancies in warehouse records.
• Manage shipping documentation, including bills of lading and customs paperwork.
• Monitor transportation costs and identify opportunities to reduce freight spend.
• Supervise warehouse and logistics staff and set daily work priorities.
• Resolve delivery delays, damaged shipments, and supplier issues.
• Maintain compliance with safety, import, and export regulations.
• Plan and schedule inbound and outbound shipments to meet production and customer needs.

Connaissances

Excel

Cost reporting

Leadership

Freight rate negotiation

Carrier relationships

Inventory tracking

Problem solving

Formation

Bachelor's degree in supply chain / logistics / business

Outils

SAP

Oracle

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Description du poste

Job Description:

Logistics Manager | Paw Paw, MI

Salary Range: $85,000 – $130,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for excelling as a logistics manager? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in the Paw Paw area seeking experienced Logistics Managers to strengthen their teams.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Logistics Manager opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Paw Paw in Van Buren County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including South Haven, Bangor, Coloma, and Decatur.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Paw Paw region seeking Logistics Managers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates – not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Usual Responsibilities

• Coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders, and third party logistics providers.
• Track inventory levels and reconcile discrepancies in warehouse records.
• Manage shipping documentation, including bills of lading and customs paperwork.
• Monitor transportation costs and identify opportunities to reduce freight spend.
• Supervise warehouse and logistics staff and set daily work priorities.
• Resolve delivery delays, damaged shipments, and supplier issues.
• Maintain compliance with safety, import, and export regulations.
• Plan and schedule inbound and outbound shipments to meet production and customer needs.

Recommended Qualifications

• Experience negotiating freight rates and managing carrier relationships.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with inventory and cost reporting.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a small team.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field.
• Five or more years of logistics or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of transportation management and warehouse management systems.

Bonus Qualifications

• Background in ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Bilingual communication skills for supplier and carrier contacts.
• APICS or similar supply chain certification.
• Experience with international shipping and customs compliance.
• Familiarity with lean or continuous improvement methods.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Supply Chain Coordinator, Inventory Manager, Freight Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Distribution Manager, Transportation Manager, Warehouse Manager, Materials Manager, Logistics Supervisor

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who’ve been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic – they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

Required Skills:

Resume Offers Inventory Support Operational Excellence Operations Raw Materials Logistics Key Performance Indicators Compliance Salary Hiring Partnerships Corrective Actions Recruiting Compensation Transportation Continuous Improvement Inventory Management Manufacturing Procurement Materials Preparation Business Training Sales Communication Management

Salary Package:

$ 85,000.00 – 130,000.00 (US Dollar)